Hans Zimmer to Rework Saudi Arabia's National Anthem in Cultural Revamp

The Oscar-winning composer is collaborating with Saudi Arabia's General Entertainment Authority as part of the Kingdom's broader modernization efforts.

Hans Zimmer, a renowned composer with multiple Academy Awards, is in discussions to rework Saudi Arabia's national anthem, 'Aash Al-Malik.'
The anthem, originally composed in 1947 and updated in 1984, is being revisited to reflect Saudi Arabia's evolving cultural identity.
This initiative is part of Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 reforms, aimed at diversifying its economy and modernizing its global image.
Zimmer's collaboration may also include composing an original piece inspired by Saudi heritage and contributing to a historical film score.
Critics argue that these cultural projects are efforts to distract from ongoing concerns about human rights and limited freedoms in the Kingdom.